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Re: Instrument Gripes

To: <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Instrument Gripes
From: "David Williams" <JDW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:29:09 -0000
Priority: low
Reply-to: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Good idea Rod !.....but according to the TV programme there are HUNDREDS of
instruments affected in this country.  I,ve noticed that brass instruments
now cost about TEN TIMES more now than they did in the 70s...yet they are
exactly the same design etc. but it would appear some are of inferior
quality.  This time last year Besson were offering any Sovereign  brass
instrument FREE if you bought one of the same type at the R.R.P. (it was
called the Besson Brass Partners Plan).   With millions of pounds pouring in
from the Lottery grants maybe manufacturers have had difficulties coping
with the demand.....and hell some folk are getting instruments for free !
Pity the individual buying one with hard cash....maybe an instrument that
has been tried and rejected by a band (as happens).   And a new instrument
seems to depreciate 100 % after you've bought it. Dealers say there is no
demand for used ones and don't want to know about part exchange.  A decent
flugel costs about 1200 here in the U.K. For that money you could buy about
four washing machines, and a hell of a lot of technology.    But......must
admit I have,nt tried playing a washing machine !!    All the best.   David.


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